Purchasing Clerk

SOPACKO; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SOPACKO in Bennettsville, SC is seeking an organized Office/Buyer Support professional to help maintain records, compile reports, and manage data for SQF, regulatory, and third-party requirements. The role involves data entry, vendor communications, and supporting the Buyer with product pricing and new supplier research.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years related experience, with basic software skills and strong phone/interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Military Specifications and PCR’s, Product Specifications, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Must have good phone skills and interact well with others. Must have basic knowledge of current software packages.

Responsibilities

• Copies data and compiles records and reports.
• Maintain information on theServer for SQF/ Regulatory/ 3 rd Party requirements.
• Operates computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Assists in the Data entry of purchase orders, as required.
• Assists in calling and emailing vendors of all new purchase orders, as required.
• Assists in the review /update of requisitions on theServer.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product pack size, weights, etc.- required for Regulatory updates
• Assists in contacting vendors with discrepancies in quantity, quality, pricing, and any other applicable issues.
• Assists Buyer in research into new products and pricing
• Assist other departments when it is required.

Skills

Phone skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years related experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Supports the Buyer by organizing and maintaining records of business transactions, documenting SQF, regulatory, and third-party requirements, and performing office activities within the establishment through the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Copies data and compiles records and reports.
• Maintain information on theServer for SQF/ Regulatory/ 3 rd Party requirements.
• Operates computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Operated office machines such as adding machines and calculators, fax machines, and duplicating machines.
• Assists in the Data entry of purchase orders, as required
• Assists in calling and emailingvendors of all new purchase orders, as required.
• Assists in the review /update of requisitions on theServer.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product pack size, weights, etc.- required for Regulatory updates
• Assists in contacting vendors with discrepancies in quantity, quality, pricing, and any other applicable issues.
• Assists Buyer in research into new products and pricing
• Assist other departments when it is required.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Military Specifications and PCR’s, Product Specifications, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must have good phone skills and interact well with others. Must have basic knowledge of current software packages

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day may be required. Reaching above shoulder height or below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday is required. Proper lifting techniques are required. On occasion, lifting up to 25 pounds for files or computer printouts may be required.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas, where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The primary environment is ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment, as found in a typical office environment.